Tuesday, January 20, 2015

#76

I have been slacking off on posting to my blog again....

I have found it hard to get back into the swing of things since Christmas and the New Year happened. As some of you know, I have learned in the last year, after being sick for years, I have a lot of food intolerances. As much as I try to avoid eating the food that ultimately hurts me, it isn't always easy. Sometimes the ingredients are hidden and sometimes I'm just too tired, and all of this is just too new and still seems to require so much energy, eek. So needless to say, if you understand allergies, I haven't been at full energy or wellness this month.

It's really hard when gluten, wheat, eggs,all dairy ( the protein) and a few other foods are the things that are hurting you. So much of our diets revolve around these staples. So, I have pledged to make learning and educating myself on my food issues a priority this year, especially the finding of recipes... like bread and pizza dough (I can handle the no cheese but the gluten free crust at the pizza shop...not great). It's been really hard adjusting and still is some days, but I do feel so much better when I behave, and silver lining, I have dropped 2-3 sizes (not sure how much weight, I don't weigh myself) :)

I would love your help too... If any of you have or know someone who has some of the same dietary restrictions and have a great recipe... I would love for you to share it with me!! I am also thinking of starting a new blog just to keep track of websites and information, I'm horrible at remembering all this new information. So if you share a recipe, add if I can post it or not (if the blog happens, thanks). You can email me at upstairshobbyroom at gmail dot com.

Hope you don't mind the sharing, for now back to Quilting!!

What I've Been Up To:

I have 21 bibs made to send to Noah's Ark in the Philippines...I just need to bind them:
Girls version: (Velcro will be added when they arrive so they can get the right placement)

Boys Version:

Finished all the BOM for 2014 (blocks only, still need to assemble tops):

Made the 4 mini Sew Together Bags from OPQuilt.com worksheet in her Tutorials tab (you need the Sew Together Pattern from Sew Demented) and used only my stash #sewmystash2015. I have joined in on the challenge, widget link on right side of blog page.

This is my first real structured bag pattern...I joined the club last year but only manage to sew the Poolside Tote by Noodlehead (awesome pattern) So I am over the moon with how well it has turned out so far. Waiting on the handles and frame to finish. My goal is to make the remaining 5 patterns from last year and the 6 new ones from this year....insert, hopeful smiley face, lol.

my handy new sewing awl, for when my handles arrive

And my list that will follow me this year to keep me on track, hopefully....

To Complete List

Blocks to Piece (blocks not finished)

(3)Triple Star Blocks

Playing Cards (Bee Blocks)

(?) Scrappy Trip Around the World Blocks

Fusion Quilt

Flower Patch Quilt

Lattice Bones Quilt

Colouring Box Quilt

Sew Kitchy Paper Pieced BOM (one more block, Miss Betty)

Craftsy BOM 2013

Quilt Tops to Sew Together (blocks are complete)

Sugar Block Club 2013

Sugar Block Club 2014

Block Rock'n

Classic Meets Modern

Aurifil Designer of the Month 2014

Globe Trotting BOM

Layer Cake Challenge

Come Together (Bee Blocks)

Playing Cards (Bee Blocks)

Quilt Tops: to Quilt

City Sampler

Churn Dash QAL

Nested Churn Dash

Parade (tester pattern)

Square Deal

Trifle Dish Moda QAL

Modern Blocks QAL

Virtual Quilting Bee

Triangle QAL

*Globe Trotting BOM

*Classic Meets Modern

*Sugar Block Club 2013

Quilts to Bind (that's all I have to do, you would think I would just get it done)

Bloom Bloom Pow

Craftsy BOM 2012

Mystery Quilt

New Projects to Do this Year:

15-30 adult size bibs for special needs children at an orphanage in the Philippines (church missions trip in April) (the number turned out to be 21-just need to bind them!!)

Design 2 original projects and write up the patterns ( I am excited about this challenge) more info on this in the future

2 quilts (one niece/one nephew )

Set of Placemats (12)

4 mini Sew Together Bags

4 Regular Sew Together Bags

6 Duffle Bags

6-11 purses, yup not kidding, I join the Bag of the Month again this year over at Sew Sweetness and last year of the six I only made one of the bags. This year I am determined to complete them all.

New Christmas Stockings (8)

Christmas Tree Skirt

Misc sewing of pouches, because there is always a need for a simple pouch or 10, lol.

*Elephant Parade, because it was so cute I couldn't resist!! Which makes an even dozen new projects. One per month....that's doable.......

there is a blog on gluten free (etc) http://fourspoonsglutenfreerecipes.com . She has the same type of problems as you do; maybe that will help. (I found it because I was looking up gluten intolerances for my granddaughter, and the recipes I've tried so far have been fine)

What a beautiful line up of projects from 2014! I love that pearl bracelets border. Thanks for sharing about the adult bibs. Our church is having a sewing day for that kind of project, too, for a local nursing home. Looking forward to following along on your progress this year, Sandy! Hope you do take good care of yourself and feel well!

My sis has the same allergies and is celiac. Also can't have soy, flax or corn! Very hard! We are soy free here and avoid gluten. Makes chocolate and pizza difficult :( BUT the good news is the restaurant "The Works" has lots on their menu you can eat! And are very helpful!

My sis has the same allergies and is celiac. Also can't have soy, flax or corn! Very hard! We are soy free here and avoid gluten. Makes chocolate and pizza difficult :( BUT the good news is the restaurant "The Works" has lots on their menu you can eat! And are very helpful!

Lots of Information here!!

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